Bidding is due to begin for the construction of one of Oman’s largest fishing harbours.<\/p>\n
The $100-$120m harbour will be built in Duqm in Wusta Governorate and is part of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) plan for a major fishery hub.<\/p>\n
The harbour is due to be operational in 2016 and is expected to attract investments in modern fishing fleets, fish processing plants, aquaculture projects, and other fishery-related activities – helping to generate employment and to enhance the contribution of the fisheries sector to the GDP, reports the Oman Daily Observer.<\/p>\n
Bids for the construction tender close on 29 April, with the following companies due to participate: Consolidated Contractors Co, STFA, Galfar Engineering & Contracting, Al Hassan Engineering, Khimji Ramdas Contracting, Oman Shapoorji Construction, Teejan Trading, Sarooj Construction, Al Shanfari Trading, Arabian Projects & Transport, Strabag Oman, and Golden Way Trading.<\/p>\n
The Oman Daily Observer reports that features of Duqm Fishery Harbour will include breakwaters, dredged basin and access channel, jetty, pontoons, etc. A key component of the project is a 400m-long quay wall (200m in the alternative option), built with precast concrete blocks. A boat ramp will also be constructed to haul out boats for repairs and maintenance. Also envisioned are a guided floating pontoon, marina facility, two concrete pontoons for fishing vessels, berthing and mooring aids.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries believes that the harbour project will catalyse the growth of a major fishery industry in Duqm.<\/p>\n
Aquaculture-related projects are also proposed to be integrated into the scheme, alongside plans for fishmeal and oil plants, electronic trading platforms, and an enhanced cluster of fish processing units.<\/p>\n
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